FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY!

Celebrate the new year with fun arts ‘n crafts, exciting cultural performances, and learn more about traditional Japanese New Years.

11:00 – 5:00: Craft and other fun activities for the entire family:

1 PM: Chef Andy from The Sushi Chef Institute will teach Japanese Traditional New Year Food Mochi: Cooking Zoni and mochi desserts ($15 for non members, $10 for members, Maximum 30 people)

1 - 5 PM: Kidding Around the Kitchen will make a zaru soba (buckwheat noodles), a Japanese New Year's tradition, because soba noodles indicate longevity. It's simple to make zaru soba at home.

2 - 4 PM: 25th Anniversary Celebration Reception (by invitation only)

4 PM: Shishimai (or the Japanese Lion Dance) by Kinnara Taiko

4:30 PM: Mochitsuki demonstration and performance by Kodama Taiko

This program is sponsored in part by: Toyota; Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles
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